"I've heard that "perfect is the enemy of good enough" many times, but the repressed artist in me refused to accept this as truth" - Thank you!
I still have this issue about perfectionism. I am constantly reading, trying to perfect my knowledge of the framework I am using, CSS guidelines to ensure that the UI is perfect, patterns book and software development books to make sure I know a code smell, always trying to write the perfect code or pick the perfect color that I have NEVER seen a side project to fruition.
This might have to do with what kirse said - it may have to do with the way I look at myself internally. But it certainly proves to be an impediment. The "fail fast, fail early fail often" matra does not work so well for me, especially when I have complete control over the final outcome.
I will certainly find that book and see if it helps me. But its nice to know someone else was in my shoes, and found a way to work with it, rather than fighting it.
I still have this issue about perfectionism. I am constantly reading, trying to perfect my knowledge of the framework I am using, CSS guidelines to ensure that the UI is perfect, patterns book and software development books to make sure I know a code smell, always trying to write the perfect code or pick the perfect color ...
I think there are a lot more people struggling with this problem that any of us realise. Particularly, it would seem, in areas where technical knowledge intersects with endevours that would traditionally be classed at "art".
Personally, I think this has got to be one of the most useful articles I've read in months. This kind of stuff is why I keep coming here.
I still have this issue about perfectionism. I am constantly reading, trying to perfect my knowledge of the framework I am using, CSS guidelines to ensure that the UI is perfect, patterns book and software development books to make sure I know a code smell, always trying to write the perfect code or pick the perfect color that I have NEVER seen a side project to fruition.
This might have to do with what kirse said - it may have to do with the way I look at myself internally. But it certainly proves to be an impediment. The "fail fast, fail early fail often" matra does not work so well for me, especially when I have complete control over the final outcome.
I will certainly find that book and see if it helps me. But its nice to know someone else was in my shoes, and found a way to work with it, rather than fighting it.